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Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Indian-Australian Akshay Venkatesh wins 'Nobel of mathematics' Fields medal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The citation for his medal -- awarded at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Rio de Janeiro -- highlights his "profound contributions to an exceptionally broad range of subjects in mathematics" and his "strikingly far-reaching conjectures."

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The trial began at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle as the first participant received the investigational vaccine.

'I suffered during my pregnancy just like Kate'

'I suffered during my pregnancy just like Kate'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

We'd asked you, our readers to tell us if you have suffered a pregnancy condition like Kate's? Reader Anuradha Yogesh tells us the ordeal she faced while bearing her first child and how she identifies with the Dutchess of Cambridge.

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'The thing we fondly call FB has come a long way from the cute baby dimples it had in 2006.' 'Today the dimples are long gone and FB looms over us as Mr Hyde, designing the news we see with algorithms that determine what we might want to see; allowing companies to empty our pockets as we hug it good morning and to lobotomise us as we sleep,' says Mitali Saran.

France bans future publication of Kate's topless photos

France bans future publication of Kate's topless photos

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

After days of furore, a French court on Tuesday blocked the future publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate Middleton and asked Closer magazine to hand over the original pictures to the royal couple within 24 hours.The court injunction came after William and Kate, both 30, took legal action against the French glossy magazine for selling and distributing the images.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting baby

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting baby

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child, St James' Palace announced on Monday.

Spend less on antivirus software, more on policing

Spend less on antivirus software, more on policing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The cost of protecting ourselves against cybercrime can far exceed the cost of the threat itself, a study believed to be the first systematic analysis of the cost of cybercrime has said.

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Prince Philip, 90-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has undergone a successful heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery after being rushed to hospital with chest pain.

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

A baby girl for William and Kate?

A baby girl for William and Kate?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

As Britain waits with bated breath for a new entrant into the Royal family, Kate Middleton made a rare slip of tongue that suggested the unborn baby is a girl.

Gobsmacked royals frown at William, Kate's honeymoon pics

Gobsmacked royals frown at William, Kate's honeymoon pics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Intimate pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton on their honeymoon have been made public by an Australian magazine, causing an outrage in the British royal family.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

The Rich and Royal witness Wimbledon final

The Rich and Royal witness Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The rich and famous from around the world came to witness Roger Federer clash with local boy Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the famous faces that made it to the All England tennis lawns to witness history being made.

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Close family members on Sunday visited Kensington Palace to see Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's new baby daughter.

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Apparently Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal -- the Harvard-educated, erstwhile Wall Street lawyer -- still occasionally pines for the United States, going by his waxing nostalgic for the opportunities America afforded him during the time he spent in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Big Apple.

In PHOTOS: Defying all odds, Stephen Hawking turns 70

In PHOTOS: Defying all odds, Stephen Hawking turns 70

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Defying the odds of medicine, Stephen Hawking, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists, celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday.

Passwords are most insecure, says a study

Passwords are most insecure, says a study

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Passwords are most insecure, says a study

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Maths and Olympics: How fast could Usain Bolt run?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Usain Bolt, already the world's fastest man, could lop another 0.18 seconds off his 100 metre sprint world record even without running any faster. It's just a question of getting a few conditions right - and doing the maths.

GDP not enough to measure a country's progress

GDP not enough to measure a country's progress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Within the three regions of Europe, the study shows remarkable constancy across the 10 features of flourishing.

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The UK University League Tables and Rankings 2016 ranks the best institutes for graduate prospects.

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.

PIX: Meet Hollywood's Most Fashionable Stars

PIX: Meet Hollywood's Most Fashionable Stars

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The list is a curious mix of youngsters like Emma Stone and veterans like Jennifer Lopez.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The new batch of Rhodes scholars includes South Asians. The prestigious international scholarship is awarded to high academic achievers who are also active in sports and community work.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

The Scholar who loved India

The Scholar who loved India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'Professor C Y Bayly was undoubtedly the tallest of his generation. For so many of his students who were privileged to be taught by him he was much more than the rarest of rare scholar.' Professor Seema Alavi remembers a teacher who left an indelible imprint on India history.

IMAGES: Queen of Style: Kate's first year

IMAGES: Queen of Style: Kate's first year

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their first wedding anniversary yesterday. We take a look at how the Duchess of Cambridge's fashion sense has evolved over the past year, ever since she stepped into royal shoes!

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We bet you would have not seen such outrageous hats before.

PIX: Prince Williams, Duchess At War Horse Premiere

PIX: Prince Williams, Duchess At War Horse Premiere

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The young royal couple was the guest of honour at War Horse's UK premiere.

IN PICS: Prince William turns 30!

IN PICS: Prince William turns 30!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

As the Prince brings in his milestone birthday today, we take a look at his life in pictures.

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

From the Cambridge to the London School of Economics, United Kingdom is home to the world's best known universities. Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Growth Centre presents a lowdown on what you need to know before applying to a university in the UK.

Knighthood for Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

Knighthood for Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

He has been conferred knighthood "for services to molecular biology" in the New Year Honours List 2012, according to an official announcement in London.

Kate blows us away once again!

Kate blows us away once again!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

On Day Two of the India tour, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton chose outfits by two London designers.

Now, a 'vaccine' against fake news

Now, a 'vaccine' against fake news

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Scientists have developed a novel psychological "vaccine" to immunise the public against the damaging "virus" of fake news and misinformation on websites and social media.

Gujarat Riots: Justice or Retribution?

Gujarat Riots: Justice or Retribution?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

The tenth anniversary of the Gujarat 2002 riots comes at politically importune moment unfortunately for the process of justice inside the courts and for the process of reconciliation outside the courts, feels Shashi Shekhar.

Swapnali sixth in Asian Cup sub-juniors' triathlon

Swapnali sixth in Asian Cup sub-juniors' triathlon

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Mumbai girl Swapnali Yadav braved stiff competition to finish sixth in the sub-juniors' (13-15) age-group at the Asian Cup International Triathlon, held in Subic Bay, the Philippines, on May 6.

Hottest-bodied celebs and more fashion news!

Hottest-bodied celebs and more fashion news!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Bengaluru: School director, principal arrested in sexual assault case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The principal and director of a city school, where a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, were arrested as government warned of tough action against managements flouting safety norms for children.

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.